Every owner of the refrigerator should be prepared for the fact that various breakdowns may occur when they use the appliance. Any refrigerator, not only Kenmore brand, may suddenly start to leak. To fix a malfunction, you need to understand the cause of its occurrence. There are several top common ones. The most common causes for a leaky Kenmore refrigerator involve clogged or broken elements in the waterline. Anything from clogged water lines, a cracked drain pan, or a malfunctioning water filter can precipitate a refrigerator leak. Some careful troubleshooting will help you repair the system and stop the leaks. The defrost drain transfers melted water produced during the defrost cycle and sends it to the drain pan. If clogged, the water meant to go through the drain will go back up and spew out of the appliance. To solve this problem, the drain has to be unclogged.
1. Check your user’s manual for the location of the defrost drain as its location is based on your model.
2. The first thing to do after locating the defrost drain is to clean its entrance, because debris and food particles may be stuck to it. And sometimes, using a damp cloth to clean these off may be all you need to solve the problem.
3. Mix baking soda and warm water and use a turkey baster to flush this mixture down the drain.
4. Stop flushing the mixture down the drain once it is clean. You will know the drain is clean when you hear water dripping down to the drain pan.
If these steps are not able to resolve the issue with leaking, it is time to get professional help.
